Apartments for Rent in Sarasota, FL

Prices and availability in Sarasota, FL were last updated on 22 May 2026.

The best apartments in Sarasota, FL are: L'Estancia, Mira at Palmer Ranch, Lyra, Olana Waterside and ARIUM Citrus Run.

The average rent in Sarasota, FL is $2,113.

The price range for a studio apartment in Sarasota, FL is between $1,580 and $3,618.

The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Sarasota, FL is between $1,400 and $3,975.

The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Sarasota, FL is between $1,400 and $5,660.

The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Sarasota, FL is between $1,400 and $9,106.

In Sarasota 25% of the housing is rented out compared to 75% of homes are owned, according to the most recent Census Bureau estimates. 18% of Sarasota's apartments are found in large buildings of 50 units or more, 47% are located in smaller apartment complexes with less than 50 units, and 32% are single-family rentals.

The average age of rental buildings in Sarasota is 21 years old, with 58% being newer apartment buildings completed since 2000. The average height of apartment buildings in the city is 3 stories, of which 91% are garden-style apartment communities, 7% are mid-sized buildings, and 5% are high-rises. These characteristics describe large-scale apartment communities of 50 apartments or more.

Studio apartments in Sarasota are around 3% of rentals, while 1-bedroom floor plans represent 42% of the total stock. For those in search of larger rentals, 2-bedroom floorplans make up 45% of all rentals. More generous apartments with 3 bedrooms or more are also available in this city for those in search of more space.